Microbiome News and Research

Latest Microbiome News and Research

Researchers identify microbial enzyme responsible for making urine yellow

Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Institutes of Health have identified the microbial enzyme responsible for giving urine its yellow hue, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology on January 3, 2024.

3 Jan 2024

Gut microbiota linked to social anxiety behaviors

Study reveals that gut microbiota from individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD) can induce social fear behaviors in mice, suggesting a causal role of gut microbes in modulating behaviors relevant to SAD.

2 Jan 2024

Your unique microbiome may be used to improve and personalize your future medical experience

Study explores the potential of microbiomes in personalized medicine, focusing on diagnostics, precision therapy, and the challenges in implementing microbiome-based interventions.

27 Dec 2023

Gut microbiome diversity predicts cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children

Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence of gut microbial metabolism on typical neurodevelopment has not been explored in detail.

26 Dec 2023

Boosting egg production in fruit flies through gut bugs

For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts.

22 Dec 2023

Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children

Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.

21 Dec 2023

Research unveils widespread link between body bugs and kidney stone formation

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.

20 Dec 2023

How fasting makes the brain and gut work together for weight loss

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

20 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

18 Dec 2023

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Poop-based test predicts postoperative infections in liver transplant patients

In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop.

15 Dec 2023

Protective bacterial communities consume the nutrients to starve out pathogens

The human gut is home to hundreds of different bacterial species collectively known as the gut microbiome.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on patient blood samples are useful for identifying the genetic basis of blood cell traits and their links to common diseases.

14 Dec 2023

New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health.

14 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

A clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed that a newly designed therapeutic food aimed at repairing malnourished children's underdeveloped gut microbiomes was superior to a widely used standard therapeutic food.

13 Dec 2023